environmental pollution

Kishoreganj villagers block highway over illegal lead factory site

Residents say the factory’s operation in a densely populated area poses environmental and public health risks, after authorities had...

Bangladesh panel urges halt to bank finance for illegal brick kilns

The committee called for a nationwide list of legal and illegal kilns, greater use of construction blocks, and closer...

Tarique Rahman orders tougher action to curb uncontrolled plastic use in Bangladesh

The government reviewed measures to tackle air, water, soil and noise pollution, while stressing stronger waste management and wider...

Mobile court raids unauthorised lead-smelting unit at Mymensingh site

Authorities seized lead-processing equipment but made no arrests, prompting fresh questions over regulatory oversight, environmental risks and the use...

Barguna shuts illegal lead recycling factory over pollution

Authorities say the factory was operating without mandatory environmental clearance, prompting immediate enforcement action as officials begin a detailed...

Overflowing waste at Nangalkot CNG stand poses serious health risk to commuters

Poor waste management at a busy transport hub has left commuters exposed to foul odours, insect infestations and stagnant...

Bangladesh NGO demands shutdown of pyrolysis plant near Sugandha River

Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association has issued a legal notice demanding closure of a Barishal pyrolysis plant, alleging toxic pollution...

Bangladesh has 5,000 illegal brick kilns out of 8,000 nationwide, minister says

Bangladesh's environment minister says 5,000 of the country's 8,000 brick kilns operate illegally, while untreated industrial emissions and vehicle...

Illegal battery smelting inside Gazipur forest sparks environmental alarm

Illegal lead-acid battery smelting inside Gazipur’s forest areas is causing toxic air pollution, threatening public health, damaging vegetation, and...

Land disputes and environmental concerns grow around Barguna coal plant

A Chinese-backed coal power plant in Barguna faces mounting allegations of disputed land acquisition, displacement, unpaid compensation and environmental...

Bangladesh HC declares secrecy over polluters illegal, orders public disclosure

The High Court has ordered Bangladesh’s Department of Environment to publicly disclose names of polluting establishments, striking down a...

BSRM steel mills fined 2 lakh taka for violating air pollution standards.

BSRM Steel Mills Ltd in Chattogram has been fined two lakh taka after inspectors found suspended particulate matter in...